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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wili deal with the threats around the pass that the Tinker's occupy?

2. What does Wili do while the group travels to the Authority enclave?

3. Della gives Mike information about what?

4. About how long has the Authority been in power?

5. What does Wili ask Kaladze to do with Della and Mike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mike betray Della?

2. How and why do Mike and Wili demonstrate their new bobble generator?

3. Why does Mike contact Della, and what information is exchanged?

4. How are Wili and the others able to approach closer to the enclave?

5. How does Wili manipulate the Authority's communication system for the Tinker's advantage?

6. What happens during Della's attack on the pass?

7. Why are Paul and the others stopped on the road to the Authority enclave?

8. Why does Wili lose contact with Jill during the final approach to the embobbling position?

9. What is Wili's assessment of the situation with Mike and Della?

10. What new device do Paul and Wili create together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kaladze is an important leader, and as a powerful independent force, both the Tinkers and the Authority attempt to maneuver him to their advantage.

1) Describe Kaladze as a character and a leader. Describe the nature of his settlement and the forces that he controls.

2) Discuss the interest Kaladze has in the conflict between the Tinkers and the Authority and how he initially sides himself. Explain how Paul and others are able to influence him to support the Tinkers' side.

3) Explain Della's attempts to manipulate Kaladze on behalf of the Authority. How does she attempt to control his actions, and what does she hope to cause him to do? Explain how successful Della's plan is.

Essay Topic 2

Trust forms an important part of the development of at least two major characters. Both Wili and Paul learn to trust others and reform themselves dramatically after someone else extends them unconditional trust. Although there were significant risks taken in both cases, the results were positive.

1) Explain why Paul decided to trust Wili, and how Wili responded to this trust.

2) Discuss Wili's decision to trust Mike. How was Wili influenced by his own experiences in making this decision, and what effect did it have on Mike?

3) Summarize the theme of trust within the novel and how it initiates character progression.

4) Speculate as to how the story may have progressed differently had Paul or Wili made different decisions with regards to trusting others.

Essay Topic 3

The Red Arrow Industries are the remnants of a foreign military force from the advent of the Peace Authority. Over the years, they have changed significantly and play an important role in the conflict between the Tinkers and the Authority.

1) Describe the origins of Red Arrow Industries, including how they came into conflict with the Authority, and how and why they settled in North America.

2) Explain how Red Arrow Industries operates as a community and as a manufacturing business. Discuss their technological and business relationship with the Tinkers and the organization of their settlement.

3) Discuss the role that Red Arrow Industries plays in the conflict between the Tinkers and the Authority.

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